McDonald’s to invest $4B to update restaurants in 20 states

CHICAGO – McDonald’s Corp. announced on Aug. 14 plans to invest more than $4 billion to modernize restaurants in 20 states and the District of Columbia over the next two years. This plan will include at least 6,000 restaurants in those states.

The quick-service restaurant giant said it plans to invest $6 billion in total to modernize the US by 2020.

The new features in these McDonald’s restaurants will include:

Modern dining areas with globally and locally inspired decor, new furniture and refreshed exterior designs

Self-order kiosks

Remodeled counters to allow table service

Digital menu boards inside the restaurant and in the drive-thru

Curbside pick-up for mobile orders

An expansion of McCafé counters and larger display cases

With 840 restaurants in Texas, the investment in that state alone will be $448 million. California will receive $390 million in upgrades at 550 locations. New York will modernize more than 360 locations at $320 million.